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The New and Improved Fun with Nikon Images!
- Thread starter Lloyd
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I just picked up this lens, a Nikkor 25-50 F4, it is at least 30 years old. Perspective corrected in CS5, this was shot at the 25MM setting. No post-processing other than the PC was done. I think it holds its own against the newer lenses. I also have a 1980s 35MM 2.8 PC that I use in my work, it too has great rendering. I am on the prowl for a 20MM 2.8 AIS manual focus lens.
The only disadvantage I see using older lenses with DSLR is that the metadata can only be fed to the camera if you use the non-CPU function - which is a pain in the ***, especially if you have several old lenses. I admit that I am a dinosaur and like old lenses with aperture rings and the uber-build quality.
The only disadvantage I see using older lenses with DSLR is that the metadata can only be fed to the camera if you use the non-CPU function - which is a pain in the ***, especially if you have several old lenses. I admit that I am a dinosaur and like old lenses with aperture rings and the uber-build quality.
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Nice shots Aboud....love the ceviche (yum). I used to have friends who lived near Coconut Grove and towards the end of Feb each year there is a fabulous well known "street" art festival.
As for old lenses, optically its sort of like Leica's old lenses in that each has to be tried out and judged on their own merits, some having both strengths (and a look) and other times weaknesses exposed by using them on a sensor based camera. The entire building shot (could the building be considered art deco?) has a fabuolus look to it that if it wasn't for the cars, I might have thought you scanned an old slide from decades past.
Dave (D&A)
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Lloyd
Active member
I have a number of lenses of about that same vintage, and a couple even older. I do enjoy shooting them, and in most cases find I'm pretty happy with the results. I particularly love my 25-50 Aboudd mentioned. Wonderful lens... not a sharp as the more modern lenses, but I love the way it draws, especially for landscapes.
In general, I find that the modern lenses seem a bit sharper, with a couple of exceptions. my 105/2,5 AIS is about a sharp as anything I've every shot. And I have a 24/2,8 which is tack sharp as well. But overall, I think my newer lenses are sharper. I haven't tried to do the micro focus adjustments you can do with the D3 and other newer Nikons, that my have an impact.
It is my impression that my Micro-Nikkor 55 mm, 105mm, 200mm and 300mm are as sharp as the camera is going to give me, my 28mm, I am not so sure of, it is the f/3.5 and though sharp not like the other lenses. But then I don't know. I don't know what to expect from the camera. I am so used to shooting MF or LF that I have not yet adjusted to the look of the digital. I haven't found adjusting in menu to non-cpu lenses to be any more time consuming then switching the lens in the first place. But I tend to shoot slow so I probably wouldn't notice the extra step. I am still dithering over a new tripod. I tried a carbon fiber Gitzo this last week, it weighed 4lbs. w/o the head, the head was another
2 lbs. and it was a bit much, even though the tripod itself was very nice. I think I want to be able to come in right around 4 lbs. for everything. So back to pouring over the myriad of choices. Thanks for the feedback. Joe
2 lbs. and it was a bit much, even though the tripod itself was very nice. I think I want to be able to come in right around 4 lbs. for everything. So back to pouring over the myriad of choices. Thanks for the feedback. Joe
Lloyd
Active member
Oh yes, I agree about the 55 micro-nikkor, razor sharp. I also don't mind setting up the camera for the older lenses, nor do I mind manual focus. I'm a Leica shooter from way back, so I actually tend to prefer that style of shooting.
As for tripod/ballhead combinations, I have a couple of Gitzo carbon fiber tripods I really like, but they are a little pricey. Also, as for ballheads, unless you're really planning to load it up, you might look at the Really Right Stuff BH-40 model. It's rate up to 18 lbs, and only weighs 16.9 ounces. I've never used one myself, but I have it's big brother, the BH-55. It's rated to 50lbs, and still only weighs 1.9 pounds. And while I'm at Really Right Stuff, I've never used them, or even seen them in person, but I hear good things about their Versa carbon fiber tripods. The TVC-24, has four section legs, is rated to 40 pounds, and only weighs 3.2 pounds. That, with one of their ballheads might fit your weight perimeters. Good luck.
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I cannot speak for all of them, but the 55 Micro Nikkor and the 105 Ais are incredable performers and often overlooked by those that must have the latest and greatest. There are others too! Aboud and others here are right, so many nice older lenses that have excellent images characteristics just waiting to be discovered.
Dave (D&A)
m_driscoll
New member
Joe: Thanks for the explanation. This second photo's also very good. :thumbup:
Rayyan: Thank you, sir. :thumbup: I like the D7000. It won't replace the full frame Nikons; but, it's an excellent camera.
Steve: Thanks!
I hear you! You're getting an unusual amount of the white stuff.
Jorgen: Thank you!
Arne: Thanks! Of course, portability and backup would be it's only advantages over the D3x. I occasionally insert some in this gallery: http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com/p1057030329
Your last post: Very textural composition. The lightness and detail of the tree trunks balance well with the snowy mountains. :thumbup:
Rayyan: Exactly as you said! :thumbup:
Aboudd: Right off the pages of 'Gourmet'. Beautiful. :thumbup:
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
Rayyan: Thank you, sir. :thumbup: I like the D7000. It won't replace the full frame Nikons; but, it's an excellent camera.
Steve: Thanks!
I hear you! You're getting an unusual amount of the white stuff.Jorgen: Thank you!
Arne: Thanks!
Of course, portability and backup would be it's only advantages over the D3x. I occasionally insert some in this gallery: http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com/p1057030329Your last post: Very textural composition. The lightness and detail of the tree trunks balance well with the snowy mountains. :thumbup:
Rayyan: Exactly as you said! :thumbup:
Aboudd: Right off the pages of 'Gourmet'. Beautiful. :thumbup:
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
rayyan
Well-known member
I shacked up in a simple ' hotel ' for a couple of days. There was no room service. As a matter of fact we had to service the rooms!
After the morning drill, the mental exercises started.
How are you finding your stay with us, asked the host.
Hard floor, no hot water, early wake up calls, I said..
Grasshopper, said my host, it's all in the mind..
Me, ' grasshopper ' ?
He looked at me and started laughing. I laughed and clicked.
After the morning drill, the mental exercises started.
How are you finding your stay with us, asked the host.
Hard floor, no hot water, early wake up calls, I said..
Grasshopper, said my host, it's all in the mind..
Me, ' grasshopper ' ?
He looked at me and started laughing. I laughed and clicked.
Lloyd
Active member
What a great shot (and great smile)! :salute:I shacked up in a simple ' hotel ' for a couple of days. There was no room service. As a matter of fact we had to service the rooms!
After the morning drill, the mental exercises started.
How are you finding your stay with us, asked the host.
Hard floor, no hot water, early wake up calls, I said..
Grasshopper, said my host, it's all in the mind..
Me, ' grasshopper ' ?
He looked at me and started laughing. I laughed and clicked.
shtarka1
Active member
Plus 1 & Great Narrative Too!:thumbs:
rayyan
Well-known member
A couple of street shots taken in Sydney. Both with a Nikon D90 and 18-105mm kit zoom.
Hyde Park 2 by peterb666, on Flickr
George Street 2 by peterb666, on Flickr
Hyde Park 2 by peterb666, on Flickr
George Street 2 by peterb666, on Flickr
Lloyd
Active member
Nice work Peter. Looks like birds of a feather do flock together. :thumbup:
m_driscoll
New member
Rayyan: Great photo! You have the coolest experiences! :thumbup:I shacked up in a simple ' hotel ' for a couple of days. There was no room service. As a matter of fact we had to service the rooms!
After the morning drill, the mental exercises started.
How are you finding your stay with us, asked the host.
Hard floor, no hot water, early wake up calls, I said..
Grasshopper, said my host, it's all in the mind..
Me, ' grasshopper ' ?
He looked at me and started laughing. I laughed and clicked.
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
m_driscoll
New member
Peter: +1! Nicely captured. As Lloyd commented: matched sets. :thumbup:
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
Thanks Lloyd and Matt. I must admit I didn't see them as matched sets. Sometime good stuff is accidental.
shtarka1
Active member
Great Look!!!A couple of street shots taken in Sydney. Both with a Nikon D90 and 18-105mm kit zoom.
George Street 2 by peterb666, on Flickr